Abruptio placenta - ANS-premature separation of the placenta from the uterine wall
Ballottment - ANS-A method of diagnosing pregnancy in which the cervix
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the examiner's finger, causing the fetus to strike against the walls of the uterus
Benefits of bottle feeding - ANS-○ Iron fortified, no additional fluids or vitamins are
needed.
○ Convenient, dads can help with feedings, comes in powdered, concentrated, and
ready to feed.
Requires clean water, more problems with allergies
Benefits of breastfeeding for the infant - ANS-Maternal antibodies present, especially in
colostrum so provides immunity, Decreases incidence and/or severity of diarrhea,
respiratory infections, otitis media, meningitis, botulism, UTI, NEC, and obesity,
Possible protective effect against SIDS, Type 1 DM, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis,
lymphoma/leukemia, allergic diseases, Possibly enhances cognitive function, Best
choice for preterm, Provides full nutritional need
Benefits of Depo-Provera - ANS-every 3 months, irregular cycles to no bleeding
Braxton-Hicks contraction - ANS-Can start as early as 6 weeks gestation. Uterus begins
painless, irregular contractions. Often felt in 3rd trimester. These contractions are not
strong enough to effect dilation of the cervix. The client may report sudden tightening or
pressure in the uterus without the sensation of building which lasts from 30 seconds to 2
minutes. The contractions may decrease with position change or emptying of the
bladder.
Chadwick's sign - ANS-Bluish/purple color of the cervix
Combination pill, 3 month oral pill, Nuva Ring Contraindications - ANS-Avoid in patients
with HTN, Hx. of thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism, CA, estrogen, or progestin
dependent CA (breast/endometrial), Smokers, Women over 35, DM with vascular dz,
Migraines (as may make symptoms worse), Pregnancy, May make depression worse,
Caution if seizure disorder as may interfere with anticonvulsant medication
Contraindication of breastfeeding - ANS-HIV, Untreated active tuberculosis, infants with
galactosemia, women receiving diagnostic or therapeutic radioactive isotopes, mother
receiving chemotherapy, or if mothers are using any drugs of abuse.
Depo-Provera contraindications/ cautions - ANS-weight gain. Associated with increased
depression as well as effects on bone density so patients should take calcium and
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